Journal of Clinical Medicine Review Hemorrhoids Embolization: State of the Art and Future Directions Alberto Rebonato 1,*, Daniele Maiettini 2 , Alberto Patriti 3, Francesco Giurazza 4, Marcello Andrea Tipaldi 5, Filippo Piacentino 6, Federico Fontana 6,7, Antonio Basile 8 and Massimo Venturini 6,7 1 Department of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Marche Nord, Ospedale San Salvatore, Piazzale Cinelli 1, 61121 Pesaro, Italy 2 Division of Interventional Radiology, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, 20145 Milan, Italy;
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[email protected] Abstract: Hemorrhoidal disease is a frustrating problem that has a relevant impact on patients’ Citation: Rebonato, A.; Maiettini, D.; psychological, social, and physical well-being. Recently, endovascular embolization of hemorrhoids Patriti, A.; Giurazza, F.; Tipaldi, M.A.; has emerged as a promising mini-invasive solution with respect to surgical treatment.